AFP - Sales of new US homes rose 5.3 percent last month compared to August but prices fell by their biggest amount in 36 years, the Commerce Department said. Read more…

FT.com - Two large sales of bond backed by debt from UK banks' balance sheets priced at aggressive levels yesterday in spite of the current heavy supply in securitisation markets, which is only expected to get heavier over coming weeks. Read more…

AP - He lives in New York City; his name is on no ballot. Yet real estate investor Howard Rich is a key reason why citizens in distant states will be voting Nov. 7 on bitterly contested initiatives that would limit state spending, impose term limits and curb land-use regulation. Read more…

Reuters - Sales of new U.S. homes rose unexpectedly last month as prices posted the biggest drop in nearly 36 years, while orders for durable goods aside from aircraft gained slightly, according to reports on Thursday pointing to a modest pace of economic growth. Read more…

Mortgage rates rose for the second time in three weeks, and the 30-year returned to levels of 5 weeks ago, according to a survey released Thursday. Read more…

Perfectionistic. Driven. Harshly self-critical. Competitive. Read more…

First Step in Home Buying Process: Pay a Visit to a Qualified Loan Officer by Henry Savage I received an e-mail from a first time-home buyer who was referred to me by a real estate agent who is helping her... Read more…

Here are some insider tips on how to get your "For Sale By Owner" home sold sooner rather than later. Read more…

As interest rates rise, competition for purchase loans also rises. Fewer borrowers want to refinance while rates are high so many Loan Officers look to the oft neglected purchase business to sustain their production level. Referrals from Real Estate Agents are what most Loan Officers want, but few know how to get them. Read more…

Here's a quick tip sheet on 10 additional tips to help you sell your home "by owner". Read more…

When you're busy at work, the last thing you need is the frustration of having to run home 2, 3 or 4 times a week to show your home. Especially when you begin to realize that at least 1 out of 4 callers (sometimes more) won't even bother to show up for their appointment. Read more…

Setting a selling price for your home is not as difficult as you might think. The best way to do it is to let someone else, a professional realtor for example, do it for you ... for FREE. All you have to do is ask. Most agents will gladly provide you a report based on what has sold in your area recently and for what price. Read more…

When selling your home you have to remember that your home is no longer "your home" but rather a "product" you're trying to sell for it's highest and best price. Is your home ready to be sold? Read more…

Selling Your house is one of the top most stressful human activities. Delays or anything else that disturb the planning only increase your stress degree. Every miscommunication or misunderstanding can lead to frustration. This article provide you with tips to avoid stress and frustration when selling your house. Read more…

If you are planning to sell your home, one of the many things you should know about your house is its area. Many a potential buyer, and even real estate agents, will ask for that information. You should know the total floor area of your property because it is one of the factors that help determine your selling price, and potential buyers will use this when comparing houses, and will need to present this information to financing institutions, to justify the mortgage. Read more…

To make your home selling campaign effective you need to integrate your online and offline marketing. Read more…

One tends to hesitate when trying anything for the first time. In the case of selling a home by owner, overcoming this hesitation can save you a bundle of money. Read more…

You have seen the signs, For Sale By Owner (FSBO), and indeed this may be an attractive alternate method of selling your home. Do you know how to maximize profit on a FSBO and minimize stress? Read more…

If you have a home that you need to sell fast, this article will help. Read more…

The most important element of the home buying process is also the most controversial. Learn why the condition of a home can make or break the deal. Read more…

Why would a nationally published real estate agent encourage you to sell your home yourself? Read this article and learn why. Read more…

It's a buyer's market again. Homes are staying on the market for months. Factors include rising interest rates, slow down in the real estate market, slow employment market or location of property. Another factor is... Read more…

Steps for the seller should take to sell their home. In today's market there are more homes than ever to choose from. A seller should take certain steps to insure an adequate number of showings. Read more…

Many people think that once you sell a house, you'll suddenly get a great windfall of money. Although technically this may be true, many overlook the fact that home sellers invest quite a hefty sum prior to the sale. Remember that, in order to command a good selling price, the house must be in tip-top condition thus home owners reinvest in their homes just prior to selling by paying for repairs and minor remodelling projects. In addition to this, home owners need to spend for advertising and promotions. Even if the owner opts to do without the services of real estate agents, he still would need to make brochures, flyers, posters and, if he advertises in a newspaper, pay for advertising cost. Apart from this, the owner will have to pay for taxes. Read more…

You've finally sold your home and the paperwork has been completed. You have received the full purchase price from the buyer. The new owner has asked you when they can move in, and you grudgingly give him a date. He agrees and shakes your hand. You feel a lump on your throat as you close the door and take one last look at your home. You don't want to leave but in a few weeks, a new family will be living in this property. Read more…